Flight Deal: Escape U.S. Winter in Tropical Guadeloupe From $218

Plan that winter escape to this French Caribbean outpost with Norwegian Air.

Is this déjà vu? Last year, some of Traveler's editors booked a very similar deal on Norwegian and flew together to Guadeloupe for about as much as it costs to fly from New York to Texas. While traipsing around the Caribbean island with our colleagues proved interesting, Guadeloupe delivered, with a France-meets-Caribbean atmosphere that encourages eating fancy cheeses in a bathing suit and flip-flops. What more can you ask for?

For flights that usually cost between $500 and $800, this Norwegian deal to the underrated French island is a steal—even with the added fees that come with a flight on Norwegian Air (for seat reservations, luggage, and meals on board), you'll still be paying much less than your average flight. For those flying from New York, prices start at $218 with sporadic Monday and Wednesday departures between November and March 2017, while if you're desperate for a trip to Guadeloupe and live in or near Boston, there are just two Sunday departures—one in December and one in February—but the prices are unbeatable: $198 roundtrip. Flights from both NYC and Baltimore offer plenty of options during fall, winter, or spring to enjoy the diverse beaches (including some with black sand) on the island. Keep in mind that Guadeloupe is technically part of France, so bring your euros, and do it like a local by hashtagging your Instagram pics #gwada.

To book: You'll have to be pretty flexible with dates on this trip. Start at Google Flights (sample search) and enter Guadeloupe's airport in Pointe-à-Pitre as your destination. Use the calendar box to find the best deals. The lowest prices will be highlighted in green, but there are plenty of flights under $300 sprinkled throughout the months that aren't marked in a different color. You buy the flights from Norwegian through there. Plus, if you'd like to pay for your seat reservation and food ahead of time, you can tack on an extra $61 each way when you book. Bon voyage!